Padre Island Surf Camp Instructors - Some of the Best Texas Surf Camp Instructors

Learn to surf with Texas’ best sur instructors! Our team is highly trained, CPR certified, energetic, and will keep your kids busy and safe in the water and on the sand. On top of being dedicated to safety, our instructors work with every kid to help build confidence and self-esteem.

Josh Harper (Co-Founder): Padre Island Surf Camp was co-founded by Josh Harper who first learned to surf in Corpus Christi . His passion for surfing kept him in Corpus Christi until he graduated from TX A&M Corpus Christi. Surfing has taken Josh all over the world surfing and managing all of the surf camps for Billabong , the largest surf company in the world. Josh is also currently one of the head instructors for Surfer's Healing, an surfing organization that has an unexplainably amazing effect on Autistic children, and he works with different organizations that share the stoke of surfing with amputee veterans which were wounded fighting overseas.

“ I would have given anything to have a surf camp in Corpus when I was a kid! Surfing has brought me so much happiness and so many positive memories, and I am so blessed to now be able to share my passion with others, especially in Corpus.” –Josh

Travis Harr comes from the suburb of Duncanville located on the southside of Dallas . Born and raised there he always felt a strong connection with the water and the many joys it can bring to ones life. An avid wakeboarder for years, Travis began skating in highschool and took a more surf style approach to the sport. That then led him down south to Corpus to attend college at TAMUCC. He bought a board the first week he arrived and has been addicted to riding waves ever since. "I love being able to share such a strong passion of mine, surfing is the best thing that ever happened to me." -Travis Harr

Aaron Burkett : Corpus Christi local Aaron Burkett is the ultimate waterman. Long time surfer who spends more hours in the Gulf of Mexico than most fish! “I love sharing my passion for the ocean with the kids.”-Aaron

Ryan Cobb : Raised in Corpus Christi by a family of surfers, Ryan was surfing at a very young age. Competing in the TGSA (Texas Gulf Surfing Association) and traveling frequently around the world, Ryan has progressed into a knowledgeable and skilled waterman. As one of the top surfers in the area he offers a variety of training skills from beginner through advanced lessons. “Being involved with Padre Island Surf Camp has given me so much joy. Seeing the kids learning about the ocean and standing up on a board for the first time is great!”-Ryan

Kristen Darden : Kristen is a Corpus Christi local who is passionate about surfing. Competing for the TGSA (Texas Gulf Surfing Association) and traveling to Mexico and California in search of waves, Kristen has a love for the ocean. "Seeing kids excited about surfing is very rewarding and I'm excited to be a part of it." -Kirsten Darden

Amanda Pruett : Amanda was born and raised in San Diego, CA and moved to Corpus Christi, TX with her family to finish high school.  After graduating college from Texas A&M University C.C. Amanda opened a photography business here in town and frequently takes pictures of the kids at camp learning to surf. Throughout the year you can typically find her longboarding at Packery Channel or the pier.  “Padre Island Surf Camp gives kids such a great opportunity to learn about the ocean and the surfing lifestyle.  I love sharing it with them.” - Amanda Pruett

Jason Phillips : Jason grew up in Corpus Christi and has been surfing and skateboarding since he started walking as a young boy.  Traveling through Mexico and California over the years, surfing has created some great memories throughout his life.  Jason has incorporated the surfing lifestyle into music and travels throughout the state and country as a professional musician.  "Sharing the surfing lifestyle with children is one of the most rewarding things that I do.  I love all of the questions that kids ask about surfing as it's quite entertaining to see what's on their minds.  I love being a positive influence on them and a ambassador of the sport." -Jason

Eric Ehrlich : Eric has lived on the gulf coast his entire life.  As a child his father would take him to the beach every weekend during the summer. Spending time at the beach as a young child Eric developed a love for the outdoors.  Attending Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi he earned his Bachelor's degree in marine biology while continuing to surf and teach at the camp.  “Teaching kids about the ocean and environment is great.  It's awesome seeing the kids develop their own love for the ocean.” - Eric

All of PISC instructors are CPR certified….and have a passion for the ocean, safety, and most of all having fun!....